Evidencia (en. Evidence)
/eβiˈðenθja/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Proof that supports a claim or theory.
The police presented evidence in the trial.
La policía presentó evidencia en el juicio.
A clue that suggests a conclusion.
The accumulated evidence led to the guilt of the accused.
La evidencia acumulada llevó a la culpabilidad del acusado.
Etymology
From Latin 'evidentia', which means 'clarity'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
clear evidence
Obvious and easy-to-understand proof.
evidencia clara
to leave evidence
To have more than sufficient proof of something.
sobrar evidencia
to leave evidence
To make note of or provide evidence of a fact.
dejar evidencia
Related Words
proof
An element that serves to demonstrate the truth of something.
prueba
testimony
A statement that lays out the truth about a fact.
testimonio
Slang Meanings
To support someone's argument
The evidence you presented gave reason to the judge.
Las evidencias que presentaste le dieron la razón al juez.
There is no doubt
With that evidence, there is no doubt of his guilt.
Con esa evidencia, no hay duda de su culpabilidad.